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LARRY I. WILLIS DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON AMERICA’S WORKFORCE RADIO

Did you miss TTD President Larry I. Willis discussing America’s infrastructure on America’s Work Force Radio on Monday? Don’t worry — you can get to the show here.

A recent New York Times article featured California resident Shelia James, who rises at 2:15 am each morning to get ready for her day as a public health adviser. Her commute time is three hours each way, and includes two trains and a bus — all because she can’t afford to live near her work in San Francisco.

Larry commented on the absurdity of the situation, explaining that because of rising housing prices, and because wages aren’t keeping up, working people have to live farther and farther from their jobs. “It raises questions about our economy, about the need to secure affordable housing, but also speaks to the role that public transit plays in our local economy,” he said.